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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.50, 544.91 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.50, 544.91 and 180.72 is: 270.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.50 : 544.91 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.50/544.91 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.50x = 544.91 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.50x = 98,476.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,476.59/363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.91

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